Baked Provençal Tomatoes
Servings 5
Ingredients
- 5 medium-sized tomatoes
- 1 cup bread crumbs (homemade or panko)
- 6 fresh basil leaves , chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Gruyère or Parmesan cheese
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Cut an inch off the top and a little bit of the bottom of the tomatoes, so they stand upright.
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With a small spoon or melon baller, gently scoop out the inside of the tomatoes. Place the tomatoes in a shallow baking dish, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, basil, parsley, garlic, thyme, and 1/2 tsp salt.
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Fill the tomatoes to the top with the bread crumb mixture.
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Drizzle a little olive oil over each.
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Bake the tomatoes for 10-15 minutes, or until tender.
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Remove from oven and top with grated cheese.
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